Waterbury A ctive T ransportation and E conomic R esurgence The W. A. T. E. R. Project April 10, 2014 Public Meeting Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Waterbury Active Transportation and Economic Resurgence The W. A. T. E. R. Project
April 10, 2014 Public Meeting Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Project Background/History
• Naugatuck River Valley Greenway - 44 Regional Miles
• 7 Miles in Waterbury
• Phase 1 in Final Design (Construction Spring 2015) 2.1 miles from Waterbury/Naugatuck town line to Eagle Street along Platts Mills Road and South Main Street
• Now Seeking TIGER Funding for Phase 2 of the
Greenway (Eagle Street to West Main Street - Approx. 2.2 Miles) and Much, Much More…
The W. A. T. E. R. Project
TIGER Funded Project is Comprised of Five Major Parts: 1. Riverfront Trail and Park (History: Naugatuck River Greenway) 2. Freight Street Complete Street Downtown Connector 3. Reconstruction/Extension of Jackson Street (History) 4. Library Park to Train Station to Riverfront Park Connector 5. Meadow Street/Train Station Access Improvements (History)
The W. A. T. E. R. Project
Riverfront/Roadside Trail Along South Main Street
Riverfront/Roadside Trail Along South Main Street
Riverfront/Roadside Trail Along South Main Street
Riverfront Trail Behind South Main Street
Riverfront Trail Behind S. Main Street – View Looking South
Riverfront Trail Behind S. Main Street – View Looking South
Riverfront Trail At Roller Magic
Riverfront Trail At Roller Magic Before – View Looking North
Riverfront Trail At Roller Magic After – View Looking North
Riverfront Trail At Washington Avenue Mad River Crossing
Riverfront Trail At Washington Avenue/Mad River Crossing Before – View Looking West
Riverfront Trail At Washington Avenue/Mad River Crossing After
Riverfront Trail and Esplanade At Anamet Site
Riverfront Trail and Esplanade At Anamet Site - Before
Riverfront Trail and Esplanade At Anamet Site - After
Riverfront Trail At West Liberty Street
Riverfront Trail At W. Liberty Street Before – View Looking West
Riverfront Trail At W. Liberty Street After – View Looking West
Jackson Street, Riverfront Trail and Park At CL&P South of I84
Jackson Street, Riverfront Trail and Park At CL&P South of I84 Before – View Looking North
Jackson Street, Riverfront Trail and Park At CL&P South of I84 After – View Looking North
Jackson Street, Riverfront Trail and Park At CL&P South of I84 Before – View Looking North
Jackson Street, Riverfront Trail and Park At CL&P South of I84 After – View Looking North
Riverfront Trail at MacDermid, Inc. Property
Riverfront Trail at MacDermid, Inc. Property - Before
Riverfront Trail at MacDermid, Inc. Property - After
Freight Street Complete Street Project
Freight Street Complete Street Project Before – View Looking West
Freight Street Complete Street Project After - View Looking West
Freight Street Complete Street Project Before – View Looking West
Freight Street Complete Street Project After With Redevelopment – View Looking West
Freight Street Bridge
Freight Street Bridge Before – View Looking East
Freight Street Bridge After – View Looking West
Riverside Street
Riverside Street Before – View Looking North
Riverside Street After – View Looking North
West Main Street
West Main Street Before – View Looking East/South
West Main Street After With Redevelopment – View Looking East/South
Library Park to Train Station to Riverfront Connector
Library Park to Train Station to Riverfront Connector - Before
Library Park to Train Station to Riverfront Connector - After
Meadow Street/Grand Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Meadow and Grand Streets - Existing Condition
Meadow and Grand Streets - Proposed Condition
Meadow Street Proposed Improvements
Meadow Street Proposed Improvements
Waterbury’s Active Transportation and Economic Resurgence (W.A.T.E.R.) Project
Draft April 10, 2014
• Map streets, parcels, buildings • Inventory property value, ownership, zoning, historic resources • Connect to downtown, train, trail and highway • Research Market Trends • Identify Opportunities
Research Economic Framework Communication ReInvestment
• Phasing for roadway, utility, trail and landscape improvements • Costs and funding sources • Financial projections • Cost/benefit • Historic structures and industrial heritage
Birdseye - Overall
Downtown Residential Capture
1,900 to 3,800 New residential units downtown For “Greater Waterbury” 10 years : 19,000 house/apartment/condo....With only 10% to 20% Residential capture of overall area demand for houseing, over the next 10 years we anticipate
10,000sf – Reasonable market capture of office space in downtown Waterbury each year
• Opportunities exist in creative/oft, medical office, office building, and R&D to meet demands of Health and Social Service Sector
• Hospital Expansion?
• 389,000sf – Regional Net increase in demand for office space by 2020
Primary Market Area: Office Trends
8,000sf Small-scale Grocery, paired with
residential development and specialty retail: restaurants,
boutique clothiers, specialty foods and recreational amenities: upscale bowling small stage theatre/performance venues and exercise studios.
Primary Market Area: Retail Analysis
City Context – Opportunities
City / River Connector
Now
Next
Re-INVESTMENT – Phase 1
Re-INVESTMENT – Phase 2
Re-INVESTMENT – Phase 3
Waterbury’s Freight Street District
Development Typology – Market & Urban Ag
Development Typology - Residential
Development Typology – Mixed Use / Retail
Other Examples
Other Examples